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Chapter 6 - Preparation for Global Volunteering: Professional, Personal, Psychological and Practical

from Section 2 - Practical Guide and Toolkit

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 November 2023

By
Sophie Thomson
Edited by
Sophie Thomson ,
Peter Hughes  and
Sam Gnanapragasam
Sophie Thomson
Affiliation:
World Psychiatric Association
Peter Hughes
Affiliation:
Springfield University Hospital, London
Sam Gnanapragasam
Affiliation:
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
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Summary

Preparation is the key to an impactful, satisfying and sustainable experience for both volunteers and hosts. This chapter outlines important considerations when preparing for a global volunteering placement by attending to the four Ps of preparation: professional, psychological, personal and practical. See Table 6.1.

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Volunteering in Global Mental Health
A Practical Guide for Clinicians
 , pp. 47 - 61
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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